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The FDA authorizes more e-cigarette products, but there's still no ruling on menthol and other kid-friendly nicotine products | CNN
The US Food and Drug Administration gave the official green light Thursday to several tobacco-flavored e-cigarette products from Logic Technology Development LLC. The FDA said it is also "close" to additional decisions about products that make up a larger share of the market.
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Sales increases in high nicotine e-cigarettes in 2017 did not translate to more smokers using these e-cigarettes to quit smoking. On average, using e-cigarettes for cessa …
Public health impact of a US ban on menthol in cigarettes and cigars: a simulation study
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